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In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about the Conclave, as cardinals get ready to pick the new Pope, Bulgaria hitting back at Putin’s claim that it is to blame for the Ukraine war, and so much more.

Ukraine is starting to consider a shift away from the US dollar, possibly linking its currency more closely to the euro, says central banker.

A new chancellor in Berlin won’t easily herald a breakthrough in Polish-German relations.

A new report has identified Ireland as having the lowest availability rate for new cancer medicines in Western Europe, significantly limiting treatment options for patients.

3,000 additional federal police officers are planned to support border controls, German media reported.

“Security of all people travelling through Lithuania, including leaders, is our highest priority, so we took this decision,” Lithuania’s president said.

Slovakia and Hungary can kick up a fuss but it won’t be enough to hold up the divorce from Russian energy.

MEPs have come out against a recovery fund-style model, joining the EU’s audit body in criticising the European Commission’s plans.

As of today, all telephone communications within the Vatican will be cut off and will only be restored after the announcement of the election of the new pontiff.

Speech by Ambassador Cai Run at the Reception in Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of China-EU Diplomatic Ties.